Fiction books for higly mobile kids, expat children, TCK, CCK, immigrant families and little global citizens.
A fabulous list of books about pen pals from around the world, their cross-cultural friendships and discoveries- from picture books to chapter books!
As a mom in a mixed race family, I am always looking for children’s books that feature interracial families. Back when I was a kid, I do not recall hunting through the books shelves in search for books with white families (I feel like they were pretty common…please note my sarcasm). I do remember waking […]
The most important lessons you will ever teach is about diversity and the importance of Celebrating Different Cultures.
Teach Us Your Name brings awareness to the importance of respecting everyone’s name and encourages a positive classroom culture that values diversity.
These books introduce children to Indigenous culture and experiences through colourful pictures and powerful storytelling.
27 Books for Kids about White Privilege. This is an anti-racist and anti-bias book list for children and adults.
Ten fun and easy ideas to help kids appreciate diversity,
Over the past few years, the discussion of racial matters, privilege, and abuse against minorities has hit a new height. With the deaths of many blacks a occurring with little to no convictions for their killers, the need to shed light on how both…
As we continue to celebrate, I wanted to share 10 books to explore Mixed Heritage. Some are new finds for us as well but we hope to add to our library soon. I realized that a lot of the books available only dealt with skin color, language or one culture. Very few dealt with mixed...Read More
Toddlers, preschoolers, and older children can learn about the diverse world through these books about food, culture, and cooking.
These are my favorite read aloud picture books to build classroom community.
LGBTQ picture book list for kids. This book list is of great LGBTQ positive books for young children.
For so many of us, our 20s are when life really gets rocking and rolling. We finish college, move out on our own, try to get a job (any job, seriously, just pay me, for God's sake), and take control of our own lives. Whether it's by choice or not,…
Want to teach rules and expectations in an engaging way? Use picture books! These 15 picture books are some of the best to start your year.
What do you first notice when meeting someone new? The answer is different for everyone. While some may be great body language readers, others may find more importance in the conversation they have when first meeting someone. But when it comes down…
In a classic Seinfeld episode, Elaine sits surrounded by friends with kids as they accost her with the now-infamous line: "You gotta have a baby!" We can only guess millions of women watched, nodding their heads and wondering: What do you say when…
This super easy tofu pad thai recipe takes 30 minutes, is healthy, gluten-free and vegetarian. It tastes like takeout, but without any junk! Made with egg, peanut butter and coconut sugar!
Interrupting school practices that disregard the mental health of Black youth.
Abigail dreads swimming lessons. Every time she dives into the pool, she makes a big splash, and all the girls in her class shout: Abigail's a whale! Abigail can see that she's larger than the other girls; she feels huge, heavy, and out of place. Abigail's swimming teacher takes her aside and points out that we can change how we see ourselves.\nAbigail dreads swimming lessons. Every time she dives into the pool, she makes a big splash, and all the girls in her class shout: \"Abigail's a whale!\" Abigail can see that she is larger than the other girls. She feels huge, heavy, and out of place. Abigail's swimming teacher takes her aside and points out: we can change how we see ourselves. He offers a creative visualization technique she can use to feel bolder, more confident, and more accepting of herself. Abigail tries it out in challenging situations that week--walking home in the dark, eating her vegetables, trying to fall asleep. Illustrations in the book show her perspective morphing powerfully to match her new thought patterns. Next time she's in swimming class, instead of feeling heavy, Abigail thinks sardine, eel, barracuda, shark! She starts to figure out how to draw on mindfulness, creative thinking, resilience, and positive self-esteem to embrace exactly who she is. This picture book supports social/emotional learning and serves as a perfect jumping-off point for topics like bullying, empathy, confidence, and creative problem solving. LEVELING Grade Range: K-4 Fountas & Pinnell: K Reading Recovery: 18 Lexile: AD 430L COMMON CORE RF.2.3,3c,3d,3e,4,4a,4c W.2.1,3,5,6,7,8 L.2.3,4,4a,4d,5,5a,5b,6 SL.2.1,1a,1b,1c,2,3,4,6 RL.2.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,10
One of my favourite ways to enjoy dumplings is by either steaming or boiling these and finishing it off with what I like to call the best dumpling sauce - with the perfect balance of savoury, heat, bit of sweetness and acidity. Let’s not forget the aromatics that really take it up a notch!
Pairing simplified mindfulness principles with each letter of the alphabet, this title in the ABC for Me series features colorful illustrations of children and animals, as well as playful rhymes to explain each concept to toddlers (and their parents). Full color.\nPairing simplified mindfulness principles with each letter of the alphabet, ABC Mindful Me features colorful illustrations of children and animals, as well as playful rhymes to explain each concept to toddlers (and their parents!). From Awareness to Zen, and everything in between, take a deep breath, find some quiet space, and discover the magic of mindfulness! A fun read for the entire family, ABC Mindful Me is not only perfect for teaching toddlers their ABCs, but also for introducing them to key mindfulness tenets which promote physical and mental wellness through breathing, compassion, gratitude, and kindness. These key concepts will help to grow young readers' concentration, listening skills, and ability to manage emotions, stress, and anxiety. And after the letters, learn more about mindfulness and how it can help you, as well as some additional activities to try, including: Emotion rocks to help you express your feelingsMandala art and nature art to help you focus and relaxThankfulness tree to help you remember all you have to be thankful for! The playful rhymes and charming illustrations in ABC Mindful Me encourage children and their parents to pay attention to the present moment, which will help to calm the mind and body in order to discover the peace and happiness within. The ABC for Me series presents a world of possibilities from A to Z and everything in between! For all little kids with big dreams, the endearing illustrations and mindful concepts in this series pair each letter of the alphabet with words that promote big dreams, inclusion, acceptance, healthy living, and other key concepts important to emotional well-being. Other books in this series include: ABC Yoga (2016)ABC Baby Signs (2017)ABC Earth-Friendly Me (2020)ABC The World & Me (2022)
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Anyone can have a happy relationship if they put in the work. Sometimes the small things like what you say to your partner on a day to day basis really matters. Because according to experts and research, couples in happier relationships tend to say…
About the Book Told in powerful verse by debut author Kevin Noble Maillard, Fry Bread is an evocative story about family, history, culture, and traditions, new and old, illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist Juana Martinez-Neal. Book Synopsis Winner of the 2020 Robert F. Sibert Informational Book MedalA 2020 American Indian Youth Literature Picture Book Honor Winner"A wonderful and sweet book . . . Lovely stuff." --The New York Times Book Review Told in lively and powerful verse by debut author Kevin Noble Maillard, Fry Bread is an evocative depiction of a modern Native American family, vibrantly illustrated by Pura Belpre Award winner and Caldecott Honoree Juana Martinez-Neal. Fry bread is food.It is warm and delicious, piled high on a plate. Fry bread is time.It brings families together for meals and new memories. Fry bread is nation.It is shared by many, from coast to coast and beyond. Fry bread is us.It is a celebration of old and new, traditional and modern, similarity and difference. A 2020 Charlotte Huck Recommended BookA Publishers Weekly Best Picture Book of 2019A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2019A School Library Journal Best Picture Book of 2019A Booklist 2019 Editor's ChoiceA Shelf Awareness Best Children's Book of 2019A Goodreads Choice Award 2019 SemifinalistA Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book of 2019A National Public Radio (NPR) Best Book of 2019An NCTE Notable Poetry BookA 2020 NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young PeopleA 2020 ALA Notable Children's BookA 2020 ILA Notable Book for a Global Society 2020 Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Books of the Year ListOne of NPR's 100 Favorite Books for Young ReadersNominee, Pennsylvania Young Readers Choice Award 2022-2022Nominee, Illinois Monarch Award 2022 Review Quotes "Through the story and the book's beautiful pictures, Kevin Noble Maillard and Juana Martinez-Neal capture the complexity of native identity." --Graham Lee Brewer, NPR "A wonderful and sweet book [that] takes a staple food of many tribes across the country and uses it to think about family, history, memory and community. . . Lovely stuff." --The New York Times Book Review "With buoyant, heartfelt illustrations that show the diversity in Native America, the book tells the story of a post-colonial food, a shared tradition across the North American continent . . . Through this topic that includes the diversity of so many Native peoples in a single story, Maillard (Mekusukey Seminole) promotes unity and familiarity among nations. Fry bread is much more than food, as this book amply demonstrates." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Fry Bread celebrates the thing itself and much, much more . . . Maillard and Martinez-Neal bring depth, detail, and whimsy to this Native American food story, with text and illustrations depicting the diversity of indigenous peoples, the role of continuity between generations, and the adaptation over time of people, place, and tradition." --Booklist, starred review "A powerful meditation" --Publishers Weekly, starred review "This warm and charming book shows and affirms Native lives. The informational text and expressive drawings give it broad appeal." --School Library Journal, starred review "Rich with smells and sounds, Fry Bread radiates with Native American pride, the sharing of traditions and the love of family." --Book Page, starred review "An affecting picture book that features family and friends gathering, creating and enjoying fry bread together. Glorious . . . [Back matter] augments the simple, sincere verses with illuminating edification for older readers . . . Remarkable in balancing the shared delights of extended family with onerous ancestral legacy, Maillard both celebrates and bears witness to his no-single-recipe-fits-all community." --Shelf Awareness, starred review About The Author Kevin Noble Maillard is the debut author of Fry Bread, published by Roaring Brook/Macmillan. He is also a regular writer and former contributing editor to the New York Times, with additional writings in The Atlantic, Essence, and The Week. He has provided on-air commentary for MSNBC, CNN, ABC, and Al Jazeera. Currently based in Manhattan, New York, he splits time between the city and upstate New York, where he is a tenured professor of law at Syracuse University. A graduate of Duke University and Penn Law School, he also earned a PhD in Political Theory from the University of Michigan. Originally from Oklahoma, he is an enrolled citizen of the Seminole Nation. Juana Martinez-Neal is an illustrator of books for children, including the Pura Belpre Award winner La Princesa and the Pea. She made her authorial debut in 2018 with Alma and How She Got Her Name, which was awarded the Caldecott Honor. Juana was born in Lima, Peru, where she grew up surrounded by amazing meals prepared by her mom and amazing paintings made by her dad and grandad. She now lives, eats, and paints in Scottsdale, Arizona, surrounded by her amazing children.
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What do you first notice when meeting someone new? The answer is different for everyone. While some may be great body language readers, others may find more importance in the conversation they have when first meeting someone. But when it comes down…
An empowering and educational board book that proves colors are for everyone, regardless of gender. Pink is for boys . . . and girls . . . and everyone! This timely and beautiful board book rethinks and reframes the stereotypical blue/pink gender binary and empowers kids-and their grown-ups-to express themselves in every color of the rainbow. Featuring a diverse group of relatable characters, Pink Is for Boys invites and encourages children to enjoy what they love to do, whether it's racing cars and playing baseball, or loving unicorns and dressing up. Vibrant illustrations help children learn and identify the myriad colors that surround them every day, from the orange of a popsicle, to the green of a grassy field, all the way up to the wonder of a multicolored rainbow. Parents and kids will delight in Robb Pearlman's sweet, simple script, as well as its powerful message: life is not color-coded.
Hidden trauma is invisible but it’s side-effects aren’t. So, let's help you identify the different kinds of hidden trauma so you address and resolve it.
These Crispy Shredded Za’atar Tofu Cabbage Wraps are high protein, easy to make and completely roasts in the oven. Tossed together with a pistachio za’atar herb mix to maximize on all the flavor.
Jacob is a gender nonconforming kid who gets teased when he shows up to school in dresses. But with the support of his parents, he makes his own outfits and wears them proudly, no matter what the other kids think.
Looking for fun STEM activities to do outside? Pendulum painting is perfect for kids of all ages. This pendulum STEAM activity is perfect for spring & summer.
Find out how to make this fun balloon powered car and test out how far you can it travel. A balloon car is an awesome physics for kids.
Brace yourselves, ladies. A new Business Insider video gives us the science behind what makes women attractive to men. The video comes as the counterpart to BI's "6 Scientifically Proven Things Men Can Do To Be More Attractive", and a comparison of…
While the whole world is in uncharted waters, maintaining well-being has never been more important. Being strong in body and mind is what will help us get through these difficult times. In t…
